China News Service, Zhengzhou, July 27 (Reporter Liu Peng) Zhengzhou officials released information on the 27th that 14 people were unfortunately killed in the "7.20 Incident" of Metro Line 5 in the city.
On July 20, Zhengzhou continued to experience extreme rainstorms, causing serious water accumulation in the Wulongkou parking lot of Metro Line 5 and its surrounding areas.
At about 18 o'clock, the stagnant water smashed the retaining wall of the entry and exit line into the main line section, causing a train on Line 5 to be besieged by floods.
After full rescue, 12 passengers were killed.
According to the report, after search and rescue investigations, rescue workers found two more victims at 2 pm on the 24th and 6:30 am on the 25th.
Since the 26th, rescuers once again carried out multiple rounds of dragnet searches in the relevant section of Line 5 and further expanded the search range. No new casualties have been found so far.
After the incident, Zhengzhou City immediately set up a leading group for the aftermath of the disaster, to confirm the identity of the 14 victims as soon as possible, and notify the family members in time to do a good job of comfort and comfort.
On the 27th, Zhengzhou officials also announced the list of the above-mentioned victims.
Relevant aftermath work is also being carried out.
It is understood that Zhengzhou Metro Company is making every effort to carry out emergency repairs and strive to resume operations as soon as possible under the premise of ensuring safety.
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